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We hope you enjoy our summer edition of Australian Knitting. We have some beautiful ideas for you to attempt in this issue. With a great selection of patterns and styles, we have everyone’s tastes covered. There are some great homemaker ideas this issue, from pot plant covers to covers for your kitchen or barbeque pots. A new issue of Australian Knitting is on sale every 12 weeks, so keep an eye out at your local newsagent. Taking out a subscription will ensure you don’t miss out on any issue, you’ll enjoy savings and each magazine will be delivered directly to you. We always enjoy hearing from our readers so please send us an email or letter. Please send emails to simon@wpco.com.au or mail to Woodlands Publishing PO Box 8035 Glenmore…

YARN • 1 x ball 100g Patons Big Baby 4 Ply in Sherbet 2579 • 1 x ball 100g Patons Big Baby 4 Ply in Lemon 9927 • 5 buttons NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needle • 3.00mm knitting needle • wool needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 0,3,6,9,12,18months To Fit Chest: 35, 40, 45, 50, 53, 55cm Actual Size (at underarm): 28, 33, 38, 43, 46 ,48cm Length (approx, when worn): 32, 36, 40, 45, 50, 55cm TENSION 28 sts and 36 rows to 10cm over stocking st, using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Beg Crotch Using 3.00mm needles and M, cast on 13 (13, 17, 17, 17, 17) sts loosely. Row 1: K2, * P1, K1, rep from * to last st, K1. Row 2: K1, * P1, K1, rep from * to end. Last 2…

YARN • 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 balls 50gm Patons Totem 8ply in Rust 4364 NEEDLES • 4.00mm knitting needles • 4.00mm circular knitting needle 60-80cm long • 2 stitch-holders • Wool sewing needle • 3 buttons MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10years To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished fit at underarms: 60, 65, 70, 75, 80cm Garment length approx: 48, 55, 61, 65, 69cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 92 (96, 102, 106, 112) sts. Work 17 (21, 27, 31, 35) rows garter st (first row is wrong side). Work 6 (8, 8, 8, 10) rows stocking st (beg with a knit row). Shape Sides Next Row: K1, sl 1, K1, psso, knit to…

YARN Colourway 1 • 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply Main colour (M) – White 01 • 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply Contrast colour 1 (C1) – Cloud 34 • 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply Contrast colour 2 (C2) – Denim 21 • 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply Contrast colour 3 (C3) – Apple Green 16 • 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply Contrast colour 4 (C4 )– Orange 07 • 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply Contrast colour 5 (C5) – Aqua 17 • 1, 1, 1, 1, 2 balls 50gm Patons Cotton Blend 8ply Contrast colour 6 (C6) – Persian Green 30…

YARN • 8, 9, 10, 11 balls 50g Patons Regal Cotton 4 Ply in Grey 2727 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.50mm crochet hook • Tapestry needle for sewing seams MEASUREMENTS Size:S, M, L, XL To Fit Bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Actual Size (approx, from edge to edge): 100, 110, 121, 132cm Length (approx): 65, 66, 67, 68cm TENSION 22tr and 17 rows to 10cm over Mesh Patt, using 3.50mm hook. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS dec = * yoh and draw up a lp in next st, yoh and draw through first 2 lps on hook, rep from * in next st, yoh and draw through all 3 lps on hook. shell = (2tr, 2ch, 2tr) in next 2ch sp. WORKING PATTERN BACK YOKE (BEG AT NECK) Using 3.50mm hook, make 2ch. Foundation Row: WS…

YARN • 5, 5, 6, 7 balls 50g Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette in Watermelon 770 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 2.75mm needles • 3.25mm needles • 2.75mm circular needle • 3 stitch holders MEASUREMENTS To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Bodice circumference at bust: 85, 95, 104, 114cm Bodice length: 54, 55, 56, 57cm Sleeve length (seam): 5, 5, 5, 5cm TENSION 25 sts and 33 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4 in) of St st using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 2.75mm needles, cast on 147(165,183,201) sts. Row 1: RS - K1, *P1, K1; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P1, *K1, P1; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K1, P1 rib pattern. Work in rib patt until length measures 20cm, ending on a WS row.…

Row 3: K2 *yon to m1, k2, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, k2, yon, k3* to last 2 st, K2. Row 5: K3 * yon to m1, k1, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, k1, yon, k5* to last 3 sts, K3. Row 7: K4 * yon to m1, sl 1, k2 tog, psso, yon, k7* to last 4 sts, K4. WORKING PATTERN Using 4.00mm needles cast on 121 stitches. Work in pattern until work measures approx 20cm from beginning ending with a purl row. Change to 3.75mm needles and knit 4 rows. Knit 2 together at end of last row. 120 sts. Shape bottom of bag Row 1: *K10, K2tog repeat from * to end. Row 2 and every alternate row: Purl. Row 3: *K9, K2tog rep from * to…

YARN • 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 balls 50gm Chantal in shade #14 NEEDLES • 4.50mm straight needles • 2 stitch holders MEASUREMENTS Size: 81-86, 86-91, 96-102, 102-107, 107-112cm Finished fit: 88, 95, 102, 109, 116cm Garment length: 56, 57, 58, 59, 60cm Sleeve length: 7, 7, 8, 8, 9cm TENSION 20 sts over Stst - 10cm on 4.5mm needles. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1p – place strand between last st worked and next st onto left-hand needle and p into back of it; skp - slip 1 stitch-knit 1 stitch-pass slipped st over; yo – yarn over needle to make 1 stitch. STITCH GUIDE BACK With 4.50mm needles, cast on 88 (95, 102, 109, 116) sts. K1, p1 rib for 7 rows. P 1 row on WS. Beg Lace Pattern Row 1: RS -…

BEGINNER'S TOOL KIT PINS Plastic-head pins are useful for checking tension and blocking out items. Pins with coloured heads are best because they do not get lost in your work. ROW COUNTER A row counter is helpful for keeping track of rows worked, particularly where increases, decreases or other kinds of patterning occur. KNITTING IN ELASTIC Elastic yarn prevents sagging in cuffs, collars and waists. You can work it in with knitting yarn on knitted or crocheted garments. STITCH GAUGE A stitch gauge is a flat piece of metal or plastic with a ruler marked on one side and/or a window cut out in the centre. It allows you to mark and measure easily and accurately. KNITTING NEEDLES Knitting needles are made from plastic, aluminium or wood and come in…

Did you know…? • When knitting was first introduced as a working industry, only males were allowed to take part. Women were even banned from joining the first knitting union, which was established in 1527. • The fastest knitter in the world, Miriam Tegels, can hand knit an amazing 118 stitches in just 60 seconds! • In 2012, over three thousand enthusiastic knitters came together to set the world record for the most people knitting at the same time. • Rather than wool, the most common knitting materials used in the first five hundred years of knitting were actually cotton and silk. • The first style of knitting needles were mostly made from ivory, bone and tortoise shell. • William Lee invented the first knitting machine in 1589, eventually causing…

YARN • 1 ball 100g Patons Big Baby 8 ply in Silver 2565 – Main colour (M) • 1 ball 100g Patons Big Baby 8 ply in Banana 2561 – Contrast colour 1 (C1) • 1 ball 100g Patons Big Baby 8 ply in Cream 2656 – Contrast colour 2 (C2) • 3 buttons NEEDLES • 4.00mm crochet hook • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 0, 3, 6, 9, 12, 18 mths To fit chest: 35, 40, 45, 50, 53, 55cm Finished fit: 40, 45, 50, 55, 58, 60cm Garment length: 20, 23, 26, 31, 34, 36cm Sleeve length: 11, 13, 16, 19, 21, 23cm TENSION 16tr by 9 rows over tr fabric, on 4.00mm hook to 10cm. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS Dec – * yoh, draw up a lp in next st, yoh and draw through 2…

YARN • 3, 3, 4, 5, 6 balls 50g Patons Cotton Blend 8 Ply in Wild Rose 39 • 7 buttons • 2 x appliqué motifs and 50 (55, 65, 75, 85) cm length of sequin trim (optional) NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 3.25mm knitting needles • 4.00mm knitting needles • 2 x stitch holders. • Wool needle MEASUREMENTS,, Size: 3-6, 6-12 months, 1-2 years, 3-4 years, 5-6 years To Fit Chest,cm,45,,50,,55,60,65 Actual Size (at underarm): 50, 55, 61, 66, 72cm, Length (approx, when worn): 26, 30, 34, 39, 43cm Sleeve Length: 4, 5, 5, 6, 6cm TENSION 22 sts and 30 rows to 10 cm over stocking st, using 4.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN BACK Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 54 (62, 66, 74, 78) sts. Row 1: K2, * P2, K2, rep from * to end. Row…

YARN • 1 ball 30gm Kaalund Yarns Enchantè 100% silk Peach C1 • 1 ball 30gm Kaalund Yarns Enchantè 100% silk Glasshouse C2 • 2 balls 30gm Kaalund Yarns Enchantè 100% silk Taupe C3 • 1 ball 30gm Kaalund Yarns Enchantè 100% silk Spring Flowers C4 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm crochet hook – wood or bamboo • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 30cm wide x 210cm long TENSION Not critical SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS cl: cluster trcl: treble cluster Cluster = 2 tr leaving last loop of each tr on hook, yarn over, pull through all loops (3 loops) STITCH GUIDE PATTERN INSTRUCTIONS With a 4.00mm hook and C1 work 504 ch. Row 1: 1 tr into 5th ch from hook, 1 ch, miss 1 ch, *1 tr into next ch, 1 ch*, repeat from * to…

YARN • 4 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Geogette in Infinite 768 • 2 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Geogette in Acid 765 • 2 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Geogette in Devon 764 • 3 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Geogette in Evening 772 • 3 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Geogette in Fig 771 • 2 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Geogette in Pea 773 • 3 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Geogette in Watermelon 770 • 3 x 50g balls Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Geogette in Woodland 776 NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm crochet hook. MEASUREMENTS Size: 115cm x 115cm TENSION Each square should measure approximately 10cm in width and length. WORKING PATTERN PATTERN FOR CROCHET SQUARE Using first colour with a…

YARN • 14, 15, 16, 17, 17, 18 balls 50g Cleckheaton Country Merino Marles 8 ply in Donkey 2957 NOTE – If sleeve length is altered, yarn quantity may need to be adjusted. NEEDLES • 4.00mm knitting needles • 3.25mm knitting needles • 3.25mm circular knitting needle • 3 stitch-holders • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 16, 18, 20, 22, 24, 26 To fit chest: 95, 100, 105, 110, 115, 120cm Finished fit: 104, 109, 114, 119, 124, 129cm Garment length: 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72cm Sleeve length: 50cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over stocking st, on 4.00mm needles to 10cm. SPECIAL ABBREVIATION M1 – make 1 – pick up loop that lies before next stitch, place on left-hand needle and knit or purl into back of loop. STITCH GUIDE DESIGN FEATURE –…

YARN • 6,7,8,8 balls 50g Jo Sharp Mulberry Silk Georgette in Ecru 777 NEEDLES • 3.25mm needles • 3.25mm circular needle • 2 stitch holders MEASUREMENTS Size: A, B, C, D To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110, cm Bodice circumference (at bust): 85, 94, 105, 114, cm Bodice length: 58, 59, 60, 61, cm Sleeve length (seam): 5, 5, 5, 5, cm TENSION 25 sts and 33 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4 in) of St st using 3.25mm needles. WORKING PATTERN FRONT Using 3.25mm needles, cast on 113(125,137,149) sts. Row 1: RS - K2, *P1, K2; rep from * to end. Row 2: WS - P2, *K1, P2; rep from * to end. These 2 rows form K2, P1 rib pattern. Rep these 2 rows twice [6 rows]. RS - Now working…

Lightweight yarns can be the perfect material for making cool, breezy tops and dresses, and knitted accessories are always a fashionable addition to any outfit no matter what the season. This summer will be all about sophisticated neutrals and pops of bright colour, so you can tone it down or liven it up as much as you like! Styles We Love This season, we go back to basics. It’s all about casual, relaxed, boho vibes. The focus is on wardrobe essentials that can be worn in a number of ways and for a range of different occasions, including simple dresses, tank tops and t-shirts – these are classic staples that can be easily dressed up or down, and accessorised to your liking. Knitted beachwear is especially stylish at the moment,…

YARN • 1 ball each 100gm Panda Magnum 8ply in 1013 Cream, 381 Fuchsia, 362 Lilac, 378 Orange, 336 Inca Gold, 334 Fawn • 65cm square cushion insert NEEDLES AND TOOLS • 4.00mm knitting needles • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size 65cm x 65cm TENSION Triangle measures 18cm wide and 18cm long, using 4.00mm needles WORKING PATTERN TRIANGLE Using 4.00mm needles and selected colour, leaving a 50cm end for seaming, cast on 38 sts. Work 3 rows garter st (every row knit, first row is WS). Row 4: K1, K2tog, knit to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. 36 sts. Knit 5 rows. Dec one st (as before) at each end of next row, then in every foll 6th row until 28 sts rem, then in every foll 4th row until 6 sts rem. Knit…

YARN • 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 balls 50gm Patons Jet 12ply in Heathered Denim 837 NEEDLES • 5.50mm knitting needles • 5.00mm knitting needles • 2 stitch-holders • Cable needle • Wool sewing needle MEASUREMENTS Size: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10years To fit chest: 55, 60, 65, 70, 75cm Finished fit: 65, 70, 77, 84, 89cm Garment length: 40, 44, 48, 52, 56cm Sleeve length: 26, 31, 37, 42, 44cm TENSION 16.5 sts by 22 rows over stocking st, on 5.50mm needles to 10cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C4B = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at back of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. C4F = Slip next 2 sts onto cable needle and leave at front of work, K2, then K2 from cable needle. STITCH GUIDE BACK Using 5.00mm needles, cast…

YARN 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 4 balls 50gm Loyal Baby Prints DK 8ply in shade # 2005 NEEDLES 3.75mm knitting needles 4.00mm knitting needles 6 stitch markers MEASUREMENTS Size: New, 3mts, 6-9, 12-18, 2-3, 3-4 years To fit chest: 36, 41, 46, 51, 56, 61cm Finished fit: 36 , 42, 48, 56, 64, 68cm Garment length from cuff to cuff: 15, 17, 20, 22, 25, 27cm Hat Circumference: 33, 35.5, 39.5, 42, 44, 46cm TENSION 22 sts by 30 rows over Stocking Stitch on 4mm needles to 10cm SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS M1 – make 1 stitch - pick up running thread from front to back, k it through the back loop; skp - slip 1 stitch, knit 1 stitch, pass the slipped stitch over. STITCH GUIDE NOTE: For pattern print…

YARN • Heirloom 10ply Tempo NEEDLES • 6.00mm crochet hook MEASUREMENTS Size: 100cm x 60cm TENSION As per wool STITCH GUIDE Make 75 ch. Foundation Row. 1tr into 4th ch from hook, 1 tr into each ch to end, turn. 73dc. Next Row: 2ch (2ch counts as 1hftr), 1hftr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1 tr, * (1dc into next tr, 1ch, miss 1 tr) twice, 1hftr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr, 1tr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr, (1dtr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr) twice, 1tr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr, 1hftr into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr, * rep from * to * 3 times more, (1dc into next tr, 1ch, miss 1tr) twice, 1hftr into next tr, 1 hftr into last tr, turn. Row 1: 3ch,…

YARN • 8 (9, 11, 14, 18) balls 50gm Knit Picks Lindy Chain Linen and Cotton in Urchin 26456 NEEDLES • 2.50mm circular needle 80cm or longer • 2.75mm circular needle 80cm or longer MEASUREMENT Waist: 68.5, 86, 106, 120.5, 132cm Garment length: 73.5, 73.5, 80, 89, 92.5cm TENSION 28 sts by 32 rows in Stocking stitch on 2.50mm needles to 10cm after blocking STITCH GUIDE Design notes: This skirt is meant to be worn at, or just below, your natural waistline. If you prefer wearing skirts on your hips you may wish to size up and also note that the skirt hem will then fall lower on your leg. Add length to the skirt by working more rows between decrease rows in the shaping section. Shorten the skirt by working less rows…

YARN 7, 7, 8, 8 50g balls Jo Sharp Soho Summer DK Cotton in Java 226 1 x 1cm button NEEDLES AND TOOLS 4.00mm needles 14.00mm circular needle, 60cm long 2 Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS Size: A, B, C, D To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110 cm Bodice circumference (at bust): , 78, 87, 98, 104 cm Length: 67, 67, 67, 67 cm TENSION 22.5 sts and 30 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4 in) of St st using 4.00mm needles. WORKING PATTERN FRONT Using 4.00mm needles, cast on 114(124,136,144) sts. RS - Knit 4 rows. Working in St st throughout, work 8(6,2,2) rows straight. Shape Bodice RS - dec K1, sl 1, K1, psso, K to last 3 sts, K2tog, K1. This row sets patt for dec. Dec 2…

YARN • 7, 7, 8, 8 balls 50g Jo Sharp New Era Merino DK Superwash in Peppermint 817 NEEDLES • 4.50mm needles • 4.00mm circular needle, 40cm long • Tapestry needle • Stitch holders MEASUREMENTS Size: A, B, C, D To fit bust: 80, 90, 100, 110cm Bodice length: 53, 55, 57, 59cm TENSION 21 sts and 26 rows measured over 10cm (approx 4 in) of St st using 4.50mm needles. SPECIAL ABBREVIATIONS C3F slip 2 sts onto cable needle and hold at front of work, purl next 1 st from left hand needle, then knit 2 sts from cable needle. C3B slip 1 st onto cable needle and hold at back of work, knit next 2 sts from left hand needle, then purl 1 st from cable needle. CBK slip 2 sts onto cable…